Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

HOZOMEEN (HZCW1)

Lat: 48.98083°NLon: 121.07833°WElev: 1700.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 11:23 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 43. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 49. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 49. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow likely between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 43. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 49. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 49. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow likely between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Newhalem WA
 48.71°N 120.93°W (Elev. 2178 ft)
8:01 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
12am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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